Picket Fence Ideas
Before looking at these ideas for picket fence designs, get rid of the notion that a picket fence can only be used as its white, boring self. After reading this piece you are sure to change your opinion. Take a look.
Picket fences have a very traditional suburban feel to them. While they look beautiful, a lot of people have become tired of them and moved on to different fence styles. However, the white picket fence is a classic and will always be cherished by those who associate it with the wonderful childhood they have spent in their yards, in the confines of these fences. If you think the traditional white picket fence is a little too ancient for your taste, or that it is a little too plain to stand out as a design element for your home, you can definitely modify so that it retains its identity and still has a modern and more decorative feel to it. Picket fences are so versatile that they can easily be decorated and designed to look different from their traditional selves. Just by adding a few unique elements, these fences can be given a makeover, which in turn will give your home a distinct and stylish look. Here are some great design ideas that you can choose from and have your home exterior look just perfect.
From Post to Pillar
Traditional picket fences have the regular number of pickets with a post that is usually taller than the pickets for a visual break. How about using a pillar for a break instead of a plain post. With reference to one of the pictures above, you can see that a stone pillar has been constructed to create a break between the fence. Top this pillar with a decorative pot or figurine, and you have yourself a wonderful design. If you find the contrast too stark between the white picket fence and the earthy stone, you can easily paint over the fence to give it a color you think suits the exterior of your house and the pillar. A wood stain would look simply gorgeous for a rustic look.
Color Me Pretty
Who said a picket fence is supposed to be only white and boring? As you can see in the picture above, the fence has been painted in a multitude of colors and is like a breath of fresh air in comparison to the plain white. If the selection of colors is too bold for you, why not try painting the fence in one bright color of your choice? In combination with the lawn and the exterior of your house, paint it a sunny yellow, a bright orange, or a light blue if you think white is boring. If you have a plain white exterior, then the multicolored picket fence will actually look beautiful. Give it a thought!
A Floral Touch
Vines across a picket fence look simply gorgeous and don't take away from the uniqueness of the fence. Use the fence as a support for vines, trellises, climbers, and other such plants to add a natural dash of color on the fence. Alternately, you could flank the fence with hedges and flower beds on either side to give it a fresh look and retain the originality of the fence. Finally, if you want to go beyond the flowers and attempt something new, try surrounding the fence with small rocks or pebbles in natural colors. Add to it a patch of sand in a crevice on the ground and you will have a very beach like look around your home!
A Fence Atop Another
Picket fences can be used in smaller sizes just for that warm touch they bring. It is isn't necessary to have the entire height of the fence to be one. Instead, use a stone base and place a picket fence atop it. Just like in the picture shown above, you too can opt for such a style. Not only does the stone make a difference to the overall appearance, it also provides some amount of privacy to the space which a full-fledged picket fence does not. If you would like to go that extra mile, try and have some beautiful carvings done on the stone for a classic look, and again, paint the fence in a warm, earthy tone. There is no way this design will not work for you.
So you can see that a picket fence needn't be its old self when it can be transformed into a wonderful design element within a landscape. While these were just a few ideas, there are so many more you can attempt by inspiring from these. Some people have gone as far as doing graffiti on their picket fences! It may not seem like such a feasible idea to you, but you can definitely come up with some more ideas based on these. Think over it, and see what you can best do with your picket fence that is waiting to be used differently!
From Post to Pillar
Traditional picket fences have the regular number of pickets with a post that is usually taller than the pickets for a visual break. How about using a pillar for a break instead of a plain post. With reference to one of the pictures above, you can see that a stone pillar has been constructed to create a break between the fence. Top this pillar with a decorative pot or figurine, and you have yourself a wonderful design. If you find the contrast too stark between the white picket fence and the earthy stone, you can easily paint over the fence to give it a color you think suits the exterior of your house and the pillar. A wood stain would look simply gorgeous for a rustic look.
Color Me Pretty
Who said a picket fence is supposed to be only white and boring? As you can see in the picture above, the fence has been painted in a multitude of colors and is like a breath of fresh air in comparison to the plain white. If the selection of colors is too bold for you, why not try painting the fence in one bright color of your choice? In combination with the lawn and the exterior of your house, paint it a sunny yellow, a bright orange, or a light blue if you think white is boring. If you have a plain white exterior, then the multicolored picket fence will actually look beautiful. Give it a thought!
A Floral Touch
Vines across a picket fence look simply gorgeous and don't take away from the uniqueness of the fence. Use the fence as a support for vines, trellises, climbers, and other such plants to add a natural dash of color on the fence. Alternately, you could flank the fence with hedges and flower beds on either side to give it a fresh look and retain the originality of the fence. Finally, if you want to go beyond the flowers and attempt something new, try surrounding the fence with small rocks or pebbles in natural colors. Add to it a patch of sand in a crevice on the ground and you will have a very beach like look around your home!
A Fence Atop Another
Picket fences can be used in smaller sizes just for that warm touch they bring. It is isn't necessary to have the entire height of the fence to be one. Instead, use a stone base and place a picket fence atop it. Just like in the picture shown above, you too can opt for such a style. Not only does the stone make a difference to the overall appearance, it also provides some amount of privacy to the space which a full-fledged picket fence does not. If you would like to go that extra mile, try and have some beautiful carvings done on the stone for a classic look, and again, paint the fence in a warm, earthy tone. There is no way this design will not work for you.
So you can see that a picket fence needn't be its old self when it can be transformed into a wonderful design element within a landscape. While these were just a few ideas, there are so many more you can attempt by inspiring from these. Some people have gone as far as doing graffiti on their picket fences! It may not seem like such a feasible idea to you, but you can definitely come up with some more ideas based on these. Think over it, and see what you can best do with your picket fence that is waiting to be used differently!
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